Oldest came 7 weeks early back in 1997. I cried happy tears uncontrolably. We waited 12 years to have our first child.

She spent a couple weeks in the neunatal intensive care unit. Brought her home weighing 4 pounds 7 ounces. She's in college now on her way getting a Masters in Nursing.


"Successful is leaving something in better shape than you inherited it in. Keep that in mind, son." Dad